Ginger Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ginger Name at a Glance

Name	Ginger
Meaning	A diminutive of Virginia, meaning pure, chaste, virginal. A common nickname for people with red hair. Also means pep or liveliness, refering to the pungent ginger root. Famous bearer: American dancer-actress Ginger Rogers.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Ginger Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ginger means “A diminutive of Virginia, meaning pure, chaste, virginal. A common nickname for people with red hair. Also means pep or liveliness, refering to the pungent ginger root. Famous bearer: American dancer-actress Ginger Rogers”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Ginger Name Origin

Our database records Ginger under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Ginger a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Ginger is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Ginger

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